Use power outlets as a Wi-Fi alternative

[lotuseclat79]

Use power outlets as a Wi-Fi alternative (http://www.physorg.com/news171130741.html).

-{ Quote: "Setting up a Wi-Fi network at home has gotten much easier, yet the process can still be daunting. Or the wireless signal won't reach everywhere. A good alternative that has gotten little attention involves your electric sockets." }-
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A Hercules ePlug is shown in use at a home in Marborough, Mass., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. The ePlug uses a standard network port to connect to a computer, then uses the electric circuit of a home to receive Internet signals from a companion ePlug in an electric outlet and cabled to the Internet in another room. (AP Photo/Bill Sikes)

-- Tom

[YeOldeStonecat]

Yup, ethernet over powerline works. Can be mixed results for some people depending on the condition/quality of the electrical wiring in their home. When I first moved into the current 3 story farmhouse I'm in, at first I had the cable modem down on the first floor and my office and gaming computer up on the 3rd floor. Gaming over wireless with some games that require high bandwidth sucked..so I got a pair of the powerline bridges. Was as solid for online gaming as if I ran ethernet.

I had a couple of issues when I added a 3rd powerline bridge..but haven't had to use them for a while. That was back in the earlier days of versions, some improvements certainly have been made since then.